Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo: The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
About
Kokomo is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 45,468 and a population density of 478 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,243 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Kokomo
| Population | 58,243 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Howard County |
| Postal code | 46901–46904 |
| Phone Area Codes | 765 |
| Area | 95.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4864,-86.1336 |
| Altitude | 810 feet / 247 meters |
| Capital city | Kokomo is capital of Howard County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 01:28:32 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 612 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 21.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Kokomo is located at 40°29'11"N 86°8'1"W (40.4864300, -86.1336000).
Kokomo map
Weather
Rain likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Kokomo
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kokomo increased by 21.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,468 | - | census |
| 2011 | 58,208 | 21.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,212 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,204 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,158 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,980 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57,762 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,858 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,922 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,020 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,243 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kokomo
1Highland Park
900 W Deffenbaugh St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654567275 | Website available
2We Care Park
2317 N Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46901, United States View details
Phone: +17654327444
3Foster Park
Kokomo, IN 46901, United States View details
Phone: +17652360251 | Website available
4Jackson Morrow Park
4200 S Park Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654567275 | Website available
5Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center
802 W Park Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901, United States View details
Phone: +17654567540 | Website available
Where to Eat in Kokomo
1Texas Roadhouse
5107 Clinton Ave, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654551500 | Website available
2Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
2006 S Plate St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654528231 | Website available
3Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
4015 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654552038 | Website available
4Chili's Grill & Bar
1323 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654571485 | Website available
5Red Lobster
ACROSS FROM KOKOMO TOWN CENTER, 1900 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States View details
Phone: +17654563831 | Website available
Where to Stay in Kokomo
1La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kokomo
511 Albany Dr, Kokomo, IN 46901, United States View details
Phone: +17654532222 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Kokomo
1Kokomo City Hall
100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901 View details
Phone: +17654567444 | Website available
2Kokomo's Mayor's Office
100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901 View details
Phone: +17654567444 | Website available
3Kokomo City Development Department
100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901 View details
Phone: +17654567375 | Website available
People born in Kokomo (51)
People born in Kokomo, including AIDS spokesperson and "poster boy" Ryan White, politician Elwood Hillis, journalist Steve Kroft, .
More notable people
- Ahmed Johnson (American football player and professional wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1963
- LeRoy Samse (athletics competitor) he was born in 13/09/1883
- Strother Martin (American actor) he was born in 26/03/1919
- Elmer Ottis Wooton (U.S. botanist (1865-1945)) he was born in 19/09/1865
- Forest Harness (politician and United States Army officer (1895-1974)) he was born in 24/06/1895
- George Davis (American art director) he was born in 17/04/1914
- Jimmy Rayl (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1941
- Jack Purvis (American musician) he was born in 11/12/1906
- Milton Kraus (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1866
- Sylvia (American recording artist; country singer) she was born in 09/12/1956
- William N. Vaile (American politician) he was born in 22/06/1876
- Brandon Beachy (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1986
- Joe Thatcher (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 04/10/1981
- Darrell Johns (American basketball player) he was born in 16/04/1976
- Jim Ligon (American basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1944
- Norman Bridwell (American author) he was born in 15/02/1928
- Selwyn Ward (American actor) he was born in 13/06/1977
- Beth Brooke-Marciniak (Global Vice Chair of Public Policy for Ernst & Young) she was born in 01/01/1959
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kokomo, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151333 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo (IN) | 46902-9003 |
| 462017 | Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo | Kokomo (IN) | 46901-6248 |
| 481863 | Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo | Kokomo (IN) | 46902-3650 |
| 488679 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | Marion (IN) | 46953 |
| 151801 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion (IN) | 46953-4974 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kokomo, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kokomo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Post Office | Kokomo (IN) | 46901 |
| Kokom Post Office | Kokomo (IN) | 46902 |
| Oakford Post Office | Oakford (IN) | 46965 |
| West Middleton Post Office | West Middleton (IN) | 46995 |
| Galveston Post Office | Galveston (IN) | 46932 |
Other cities in Howard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Heights | 3,011 | Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana |
| Greentown | 2,367 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Russiaville | 1,103 | City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kokomo distances to largest Indiana cities